Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application

In this study, copper (Cu) particles were used as a replacement to ceramic particles in AlSi10Mg matrix to lessen the brittleness often associated with ceramic particles when used as fillers in an aluminum matrix. AlSi10Mg was combined with 0, 2, 4, and 6% Cu and microwave sintering was performed a...

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Main Authors: O. Olaniran, A. A. Adediran, A. A. Akinwande, O. S. Adesina, O. A. Mosadomi
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Language:English
Published: Faculty of Engineering and Technology 2023-09-01
Series:Nigerian Journal of Technological Development
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Online Access:https://journal.njtd.com.ng/index.php/njtd/article/view/1492
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author O. Olaniran
A. A. Adediran
A. A. Akinwande
O. S. Adesina
O. A. Mosadomi
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A. A. Adediran
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O. S. Adesina
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description In this study, copper (Cu) particles were used as a replacement to ceramic particles in AlSi10Mg matrix to lessen the brittleness often associated with ceramic particles when used as fillers in an aluminum matrix. AlSi10Mg was combined with 0, 2, 4, and 6% Cu and microwave sintering was performed at 300, 450 and 600 °C. The composites produced were subjected to physical tests measuring porosity, density, shrinkage, and relative density, as well as tensile testing. The microstructure was studied. Cu particles were dispersed at 2% and 4% sintering temperatures and clustered at 6% sintering temperatures, according to the microstructure images. The incorporation of 2% and 4% Cu decreased porosity, leading in increased yield, ultimate tensile strength, and elastic modulus. However, 6% Cu increased porosity, resulting in decreased yield and ultimate tensile strength. 2–6% Cu resulted in a linear rise in density, relative density, and shrinkage, as well as modulus of elasticity. Sintering temperature of 300 and 450 ˚C was favourable all parameters, however temperatures above 600 °C were detrimental to property responses. The proposed process map revealed diverse response values for varying input combination parameters; hence, a Cu dosage ≤ 4% at a sintering temperature of ≤ 450 °C is recommended.
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spelling doaj.art-e1a1e9e2aa6e42a885a816a7ef17cb292023-09-21T21:28:38ZengFaculty of Engineering and TechnologyNigerian Journal of Technological Development2437-21102023-09-01203Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application O. OlaniranA. A. Adediran0A. A. AkinwandeO. S. AdesinaO. A. MosadomiLandmark University In this study, copper (Cu) particles were used as a replacement to ceramic particles in AlSi10Mg matrix to lessen the brittleness often associated with ceramic particles when used as fillers in an aluminum matrix. AlSi10Mg was combined with 0, 2, 4, and 6% Cu and microwave sintering was performed at 300, 450 and 600 °C. The composites produced were subjected to physical tests measuring porosity, density, shrinkage, and relative density, as well as tensile testing. The microstructure was studied. Cu particles were dispersed at 2% and 4% sintering temperatures and clustered at 6% sintering temperatures, according to the microstructure images. The incorporation of 2% and 4% Cu decreased porosity, leading in increased yield, ultimate tensile strength, and elastic modulus. However, 6% Cu increased porosity, resulting in decreased yield and ultimate tensile strength. 2–6% Cu resulted in a linear rise in density, relative density, and shrinkage, as well as modulus of elasticity. Sintering temperature of 300 and 450 ˚C was favourable all parameters, however temperatures above 600 °C were detrimental to property responses. The proposed process map revealed diverse response values for varying input combination parameters; hence, a Cu dosage ≤ 4% at a sintering temperature of ≤ 450 °C is recommended. https://journal.njtd.com.ng/index.php/njtd/article/view/1492lightweightmicrostructuremicrowave sinteringprocess maps
spellingShingle O. Olaniran
A. A. Adediran
A. A. Akinwande
O. S. Adesina
O. A. Mosadomi
Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application
Nigerian Journal of Technological Development
lightweight
microstructure
microwave sintering
process maps
title Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application
title_full Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application
title_fullStr Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application
title_full_unstemmed Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application
title_short Physio-Mechanical Assessment and Process Maps of Alsi10mg/Cu Material for Automobile Application
title_sort physio mechanical assessment and process maps of alsi10mg cu material for automobile application
topic lightweight
microstructure
microwave sintering
process maps
url https://journal.njtd.com.ng/index.php/njtd/article/view/1492
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